The story is set in 2051, 19 years after alien "Apostles" launched a war that reduced mankind to just 12 survivors. The ultimate weapon, Black Rock Shooter, awakens to face off against the seven Apostles and their countless mecha. Kazushige Nojima (Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, Last Order Final Fantasy VII) is writing the scenario and Kazuya Niinō is directing the project.